In the diagrammatic sectional view of the seminiferous tubule, which structures shown in the diagram are correctly matched to the description given? 
 
A. the primary source of testosterone or androgens in males
B. male germ cells in the inside lining of seminiferous tubules
C. spermatids released from seminiferous tubules
D. Present in the inside lining of seminiferous tubules, they nourish developing sperm cells

1.Only A, B, and C2.Only A, B, and D
3.Only B, C, and D4.A, B, C, and D
Subtopic:  Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation |
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The spermatids are transformed into spermatozoa by a process called:

1. Spermiation 2. Spermatocytogenesis
3. Spermiogenesis 4. Spermatolysis

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Which of the following helps spermatids in their transformation to sperms?

1.Leydig cells2.Type B spermatogonia
3.Type A spermatogonia4.Sertoli cells

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Sperms constitute the majority of the volume of the semen ejaculated.
Reason (R): There are about 300 million sperms per ml of the ejaculate.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and  (R) is the correct explanation of  (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
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In the given diagrammatic sectional view of a seminiferous tubule, cells that nourish developing sperms and the cells that undergo reduction division are respectively represented by the letters:
1. B and C 2. B and D
3. A and E 4. C and E
Subtopic:  Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation |
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What causes the onset of puberty in males?

1.  Increase in secretion of testosterone by the testis
2.  Decrease in the secretion of testosterone by the testis
3.  Increase in secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus
4.  Decrease in the secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus

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Leydig cells synthesize androgens under the direct influence of:

1.  FSH  2.  LH
3.  FSH and LH 4.  GnRH

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FSH:

1.  Acts on Sertoli cells and stimulates secretion of some factors that help in spermiogenesis
2.  Acts on Sertoli cells and inhibits secretion of some factors that help in spermiogenesis
3.  Acts on Leydig cells and stimulates secretion of some factors that help in spermiogenesis
4.  Acts on Leydig cells and inhibits secretion of some factors that help in spermiogenesis

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Which labeled part contains enzymes that help fertilization of the ovum?
1. 3 2. 5
3. 8 4. 12
Subtopic:  Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation | Fertilization |
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Based on the image in Q38, what is the part labeled as “6”?
1. Ribosomes 2. Golgi Apparatus
3. Centriole 4. Endoplasmic reticulum
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